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Firefighters Wrangle Man Who Attempted to Steal Firetruck While they Battled Blaze
According to reports, a man was arrested after attempting to steal a firetruck that was on the scene of a fire. Firefighters were able to tackle the man to the ground and hold him until police arrived to make an arrest.
Reports say that a 34-year-old man was arrested after he tried to jump into a firetruck while firemen were battling a blaze.
The incident occurred in Arkansas and local news cameras were rolling when the man attempted to get away in the firetruck, per reports.
The 34-year-old was charged with breaking and entering a vehicle as well as terrorist threatening.
One report adds that before the man attempted to jump in the firetruck, he asked the fire department if they had seen his bike.
See the video from WAFB via KAIT/Gray News below.
See the full report from @WAFB via Twitter below.
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